Tamara Sims's Blog Posts

No house is perfect, and the difference in the fair market value of similar houses normally reflects the current condition of that individual property.  Some houses may have health and safety

The longer it’s been on the market--the more negotiable the price…There are many issues considered when setting a listing price and some of those are non-negotiable for some Sellers.

As a professional full-time agent, my experience and resources allow me to provide you with the current market information necessary to reach your real estate goals. Whether you are looking for

If you're looking for an affordable way to buy your first home, consider looking for a fixer-upper.  Don't be afraid of the house that has great potential but an ugly kitchen, or an aging

One of Cleveland's oldest neighborhoods is getting a lot of attention from startup businesses and first-time home buyers. Safe, walkable tree-lined streets, diverse housing stock at affordable

Are you looking for a house in Westlake?  Stop by 24542 Meadow Lane on Sunday, June 3rd between noon and 2 pm,  or search current listings and call me to schedule a private

If you’re looking to buy your first home in the city but have been priced out of Tremont, Ohio City and Detroit Shoreway, focus your attention on the neighborhoods south of I-90. 

Mark your calendars!If you like gardening and want to explore the neighborhoods of Cleveland, don’t miss the garden walk the first weekend in July!   Gardenwalk Cleveland is a free,-

Buying a home is more than just an investment in real estate; it’s an investment in a community.  The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation is hosting another home buyer workshop

The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation is hosting a home buying education seminar to answer your questions about buying in Old Brooklyn followed by a tour of Old Brooklyn. The event

Meet your new best friend on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Westlake Historical Society’s annual Antique Vintage Craft Show. Visit Live Love Rescue and their adoptable dogs on the lawn of the

If you like those trendy, renovated homes in Ohio City, Tremont and Detroit-Shoreway but can’t find anything within your budget, consider Old Brooklyn.  Buy a fixer-upper and add your

 This charming 3 bedroom ranch in North Olmsted has a fenced yard.   It is move-in ready with newer appliances:  stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer.  The roof and

The 150-year-old Alexander Kimberely House is for sale!The Italianate home stands at the top of the ridge on Denison Avenue and W 73rd Street in Cleveland.  Alexander Kimberley

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s Your Choice! Down Payment Assistance is designed to help increase homeownership in Ohio buy helping reduce out-of-pocket expenses for first-timers. The program

The neighborhood of Old Brooklyn is laced with hidden ravines that offer residents the tranquility of nature within walking distance of home.   On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at

If you have not owned a home in the last three years, you may qualify for the Ohio Housing FinanceAgency's First-Time Homebuyer Program and/or Down Payment AssistanceProgram. Current income

Open house Sunday, May 17, 1:00-3:00 p.m. 8676 Fair Rd, Strongsville, Ohio. Century home on scenic 1.7 acre lot. Needs some TLC but has a lot to offer with many original hardwood features and

This weekend I had the pleasure of joining fellow Cleveland Restoration Society members on a Snoop! tour through the Heritage Homes of Franklin Boulevard. We began our tour at the Gordon Square